Independent Contractor - Senior Construction Manager

The Thrasher Group • Bridgeport, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Thrasher Group is seeking a Senior Construction Manager, engaged as an independent contractor (1099), to support a large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure project in Mason County, WV. Thrasher serves as the owner's technical and quality representative on this project, observing, verifying, and documenting the contractor's work for conformance with the project plans and specifications. This is a senior field engagement supporting the lead Construction Manager. The successful contractor will serve as Thrasher's principal on-site representative during the lead's absences, including nights and weekends as the project transitions to around-the-clock operations. This role demands independent judgment, extensive heavy civil and utility construction experience, and the ability to represent the owner's interests on a large, fast-moving site.

Requirements

• 10+ years in heavy civil and/or utility construction, with senior field experience
• Deep working knowledge of earthwork, underground utilities, and site development
• Ability to read plans and specifications and recognize when work is not tracking to them
• Comfortable serving as the senior owner's representative on a large site with minimal oversight
• Willingness to cover a rotating/extended schedule as the project scales to 24-7 operations
• Ability to provide proof of independent contractor status (e.g., business license, general liability insurance) as required by contract
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• PE, CCM, PMP, or relevant certifications

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior on-site representative of Thrasher in its role as the owner's technical and quality representative
• Monitor and document earthwork, utility, and site development activities for conformance with plans and specifications
• Act as Thrasher's primary point of contact for the owner and general contractor when the lead Construction Manager is unavailable
• Review and manage daily field reports, track reported production and earthwork volumes, and document SWPPP and quality compliance
• Identify and elevate nonconformance, discrepancies, and schedule risks early

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed